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Unwavering Peace

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From Psalm 13:5-6:  “But I trusted in Your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.  I will sing to the Lord because He has dealt bountifully with me.”

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Tomorrow’s uncertainty

Darkness surrounds thee

Asking, where to turn?

Confidence, ready to flee

 

Focused on Bethlehem’s star

God invites our trust

Savior’s love fills heart

Assurance grows, steps adjust

 

Unwavering peace stirs hope

No longer afraid

Spirit lifting faith

Comfort found in joy’s upgrade

 

Rejoice in life’s salvation

Christ’s redeeming love

Heavenly praise sings

Unafraid, fed from above

 

God’s righteousness shares vision

Blessing faith’s new lease

Seeds sown with mercy

Confidence blooms, lasting peace

 

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From the words of Canadian writer and Christian blogger, Ann Voskamp:  “There is an unwavering peace today when an uncertain tomorrow is trusted to an unchanging God.

Mighty Deeds

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From Psalm 77:14:  “You are the God who works wonders; You have displayed Your might among the peoples.”

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In days of trouble

Enemy’s darkness flees

Hearing heavens’ thunder

Father’s grace, always free

 

In midst of trials

Trusted light shall arrive

Feeling comforting peace

Father’s passion alive

 

In deepest abyss

Hopeless, yet not alone

Reaching for mercy’s hand

Father’s mighty deeds sown

 

One more miracle

Absent of His footprints

Transforming with wonders

Father’s breath offers hint

 

Another sunrise

Joy found in heaven’s love

Restoring fragile health

Father’s touch from above

 

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From Psalm 77:19:  “Your way was through the sea, Your path through the mighty waters, yet Your footprints were unseen.”

Pilgrim’s Journey

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From 1 Thessalonians 3:11-12:  “Now may our God and Father Himself and our Lord Jesus direct our way to you.  And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we abound in love for You.”

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Arising each morning

Heart breathes in Father’s love

Praising pilgrim’s journey

Grace follows from above

 

Standing firm with Father

Hands of patient potter

Shaping this precious day

Mercy’s living water

 

Overcoming darkness

Light comes from Father’s Word

Taking in wisdom’s breath

Faith strengthened from what’s heard

 

Accepting Father’s plan

Truth breaks through evil’s crust

Walking in harmony

Submission brings man’s trust

 

Breaking free from bondage

Christ severs every chain

Paying sins’ debts with blood

In victory, He reigns

 

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From 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10:  “For God has destined us not for wrath but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep we may live with Him.”

Isaac Watts Quote

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Under the shadow of Thy throne Thy saints have dwelt secure; sufficient is Thine arm alone, and our defense secure.  [Taken from the hymn lyrics of “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”]

From Psalm 28:7:  “The Lord is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts; so I am helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him.”

Isaac Watts (1674-1748) was an English pastor, Christian theologian, and prolific writer of hymns.  He produced lyrics for over 750 hymns.

Mercy’s Steadfast Rock

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From Nehemiah 8:9:  “And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, ‘This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn or weep.’  For all the people wept when they heard the words of the law.”

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Journey flowing with peace

Tasting God’s blessed Word

Faith’s truth shall never cease

Sending His grace, freshly stirred

 

Spirit lifts up God’s voice

Rising with morning sun

Trust’s blessed, hopeful choice

Delivering through His Son

 

Scripture filled with God’s law

Teaching with righteous breath

Hope grows, never withdraw

Bringing light, defeating death

 

Forgiveness floods each heart

Raising man’s salvation

Joy’s beloved restart

Praising faith’s new foundation

 

Unity found in Christ

Shepherding hope-filled flock

Debts paid, blood sacrificed

Grasping mercy’s steadfast rock

 

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From Psalm 19:14:  “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to You, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.”

Tomorrow Shall Come

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From Psalm 30:4-5:  “Sing praises to the Lord, O you His faithful ones, and give thanks to His holy name.  For His anger is but for a moment; His favor is for a lifetime.  Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.”

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Trials of darkness

Arriving today

Feeling faith challenged

Hope slipping away

 

Another mountain

Blocking path of peace

Taking Father’s road

Trust builds, piece by piece

 

Truth comes each sunrise

Breathing with His love

Delivering hope

Joy fed from above

 

Heart’s rainbow brightens

Finding peace from light

Refilling faith’s cup

Mercy taking flight

 

Father’s promised grace

Gathering each crumb

Leading to Jesus

Tomorrow shall come

 

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From Psalm 30:11-12:  “You have turned my mourning into dancing; You have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, so that my soul may praise You and not be silent.  O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever.

Answers Received

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From Psalm 34:4:  “I sought the Lord, and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears.”

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Climbing faith’s gentle mountain

Every step blessed by God

Praising Him at all times

Life’s outlook no longer flawed

 

Seeking Spirit’s faithful light

Answers received from God

Bringing righteousness home

Love shatters evil’s facade

 

Escaping tomorrow’s fears

Never alone with God

Trusting His sacred Word

Hope’s frozen landscape now thawed

 

Feelings of loneliness cease

Heart warmed with love of God

Saving self from darkness

Goodness walks upon fresh sod

 

Turning to heaven above

Eyes now focused on God

Hearing faithful Spirit

Redemption forever shod

 

Finding joy on His mountain

Peace fulfills hope in God

Walking amongst faith’s saints

Shepherd guides with staff and rod

 

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From Psalm 34:22:  “The Lord redeems the life of His servants; none of those who take refuge in Him will be condemned.”

Tim Tebow Quote

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The more you make the choice to live above your feelings, to trust God instead of what you may feel like doing, the stronger your faith becomes.

From Isaiah 41:10:  “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you with My victorious right hand.”

Tim Tebow (born 1987) is an American Christian.  While his athletic accomplishments in football are well-documented, he continues to share his witness of faith through speaking and writing.

Hope Descends (Elfchen Series #231)

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Healing

Light

Overcoming darkness

No longer hurting

Binding up each wound

Jesus

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Guiding

Landscape’s

Gentle breeze

Spirit’s encouraging breath

Trusting each righteous whisper

Peace

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Leading

Sunrise

Trust always

Calming journey’s storms

Navigation welcomes God’s steering

Deliverance

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This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.

Overflowing with Joy (Third Sunday of Advent)

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From Philippians 4:4-5:  “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.  Let your gentleness be known to everyone.  The Lord is near.”

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Waiting hope, in darkness

World absent of peace

When will joy truly arrive?

Faith’s brokenness must cease

 

Trusting God without fear

His comfort coming

Joy draws salvation’s water

Messiah forthcoming

 

Leading to Bethlehem

Hope shall be restored

Peace overflowing with joy

Heaven’s angels onboard

 

Praising with humble hearts

God’s gentleness seeks

Joy’s rejoicing voices sing

Shepherd’s emotions speak

 

Proclaiming hope’s presence

Repentance brings peace

Faith’s witness fills lungs with joy

Love opens heaven’s lease

 

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From Isaiah 12:5-6:  “Sing praises to the Lord, for He has done gloriously; let this be known in all the earth.  Shout aloud and sing for joy, O royal Zion, for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.”

An Advent hymn accompanies this poem, “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen.”  This traditional English carol was first discovered in an anonymous manuscript in the 1650s.